Prototype Pollution in Axios
CVE-2026-44494
Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. From 1.0.0 to before 1.16.0, the Axios library is vulnerable to a Prototype Pollution "Gadget" attack that allows any Object.prototype pollution in the application's depende…
EPSS: 0.010 (60.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Axios — versions >= 1.0.0, < 1.16.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-44494?
- CVE-2026-44494 is a high-severity vulnerability in Axios, classified under Unintended Proxy or Intermediary (Confused Deputy). CVSS score: 8.7/10. Published 2026-06-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-44494?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.7 out of 10.